Coffee Table Ideas For Small Living Room

Coffee Table Ideas For Small Living Room – A living room wouldn’t be complete without a coffee table for drinks and magazines, tired legs and a remote control, and while you’re adding one, why not save a little money and make your own coffee table? Whether you’re looking for a round or rectangular table, a table with storage or just a good look, we’ve got a collection of stylish ideas to complement any space. Many use materials you already have easy access to and are easier than you might think to create with wood and/or metal designs that are contemporary, rustic, rustic or whatever . You may even find a coffee table plan that is similar to a style you saw in a store with a high sticker price.

While we’re on the topic of cozy living room ideas, you might want to paint some furniture (here’s how!) and add some plants to brighten up the space while you’re at it to go with your new handmade coffee table. It’s always fun to update one of the most used rooms in the house.

Coffee Table Ideas For Small Living Room

And now for our 12 DIY coffee table ideas, from using tree stumps to fences. Get ready to start planning and creating!

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Turn an old tree stump into a gorgeous coffee table with this blogger’s tips and tricks. We love the staggered heights of the stumps, which create an easy, rustic look.

If your style is more modern, this might be the DIY for you. It only takes 15 minutes (yes, really!) to create this impressive pin coffee table.

Want to save money when making a coffee table? Believe it or not, this blogger created a $200 coffee table that looks almost identical to the $1,500 version.

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This rustic-style coffee table (with plenty of storage underneath) will look great in any living room.

This blogger created a great coffee table with storage space using an old window as a table top. Leave the wood untreated to add a homey, rustic feel to your space.

Replacing the fence? Lucky for you, this blogger has come up with the perfect way to use up your old pickets!

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After creating a coffee table frame out of lumber and fiberboard, attach old wooden studs to the exterior using carpenter’s glue and a nail gun to create an old, weathered look.

After assembling this DIY rough Douglas fir coffee table that looks simpler than it looks, use a stain to add color to your creation, then sand the edges for a rustic look.

Found a thrift store coffee table that isn’t quite your style? Give it a country feel by replacing the glass surface with wooden planks.

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HomeTalk blogger Laura Jane Fox used wood stain to polish her DIY coffee table made from four drawers turned on their sides, but you can experiment with brighter paint colors to create an even more statement piece for your living room.

After assembling this table using plywood and sheet metal, bloggers Joshua and Sarah Rhodes planted herbs inside a built-in metal planter box. Please note: This table is intended for a sitting area on a veranda or patio as the plants are positioned to drain water from under the table.

Turn an old door into a coffee table! With the addition of castors and a bottom shelf, this salvaged door has been transformed into an amazing living room accessory.

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Call us crazy, but we always prefer the style of a small living room over a large one. There’s something incredibly exciting about decorating that requires scale that really forces you to get creative. Yes, you will make mistakes when arranging furniture in a small living room, but if you design it well, small rooms can look very stylish (tiny bathrooms are proof of that). Just because there’s less space to work with doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste either. If you’re looking for ideas for a small living room, follow these decorating tips.

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When it comes to small living room ideas, designer Tom Stringers says planning ahead is key when space is so limited. “The first step is to make sure the layout is functional for your needs,” he says. “

If you don’t know how to plan the layout, answer a simple question from the famous interior designer Max Humphrey: What will the room be used for most often? “While you plan to always have friends over for movie nights, chances are you and your family will use it the most, so keep that in mind when designing it,” Humphrey says.

Since you don’t have the luxury of a lot of space, you can’t just throw together a bunch of pretty things and hope it works. Australian interior designer and author of The Tailored Interiora, Greg Natale, believes it’s important to first consider all the pieces of furniture you’ll need to create a “welcoming, livable space.” Ask yourself the following questions:

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Will stools or ottomans work better in the space than chairs? Will a side table be a more convenient size option than a coffee table?

So you have a small living room, but does that mean you have to compromise on the big furniture you love? Humphrey doesn’t think so. “I always recommend buying the biggest sofa that will fit in the space, because if you’re like me, that’s probably where you’ll spend most of your time sprawled out.”

Natale thinks small furniture is a better choice if you want “more opportunities to incorporate all the pieces you like.” Think about what is more important to you: comfort and great style or more variety?

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If you decide that bigger is better when it comes to furniture, Natale recommends pieces with a sleek silhouette, such as “a low, narrow sofa with thin armrests; chairs with narrow armrests or without them; tables with glass tops and narrow or cut-off legs.”

When it comes to small space living room ideas, you really can’t go wrong with neutral and natural shades. You can also transfer this to your furniture. “Use furniture that appears light or fades away, such as glass or acrylic pieces,” says designer Trip Genisch.

If you’re all about color, you’re out of luck. Designer Jeff Andrews believes that there will definitely be a place for it in a small living room. “Go dark and go big,” he says. Speaking of which, we have some favorite dark paint colors, including Benjamin Moore Black Beauty, Clare Prince, and Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue if you’re feeling adventurous.

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When in doubt, go back to the mirrors. For a small living space, the Australian design firm Cordony chose mirror panels on the entire wall, which doubled the size of the room. Mirrors can work as clever optical illusions.

This trick is one you’ve probably never thought of before, but it’s a game-changer. Choose a sofa with legs and without upholstery on the base. This will visually open up the room, advises Natale.

In a small living room, the wider the use of each piece of furniture, the better. “Make the ottoman do double duty by putting a tray on it and [turning it into] a coffee table when you don’t need it as a place to sit,” says Natale.

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A thoughtful mix of furniture and decor in different styles and finishes adds depth and coziness to any space, not to mention seriously amping up the style factor. “If you fill a room with things you like, you can’t go wrong,” Humphrey says.

The key to minimalism is to find your style, stick to it, and then edit. Designer Christine Gachot says, “My home is edited with a capital E. I live in constant chaos with my schedule, so I need to be organized and live minimally (not counting my shoe collection). This applies to small spaces. Be thoughtful and precise.”

When it comes to wall color, each of our experts recommended a neutral palette with white walls and ceiling to visually brighten the room and make it feel bigger. If a washed-out look isn’t your thing, Natale suggests adding pops of color with soft furnishings, accessories and artwork.

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If you’re looking to ditch white altogether, opt for gray instead. Stringer likes Benjamin Moore HC 173 Edgecomb Grayas “a great neutral shade that works in most spaces.”

Feel free to forgo paint altogether and add removable paint